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FJ56 RYD

2006 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,139 mi
Last recorded8,139 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa14,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ56 RYD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 8,139 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 7,717 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 7,377 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 6,816 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread clearly visible but below 1mm (4.1.3(i))

rear brake poor and will not lock out brake tester, advise servise rear brake

Pass 19 May 2015 6,226 miles

Oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 31 May 2014 5,112 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 5,097 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

dampness around oil tank

dampness around rear diff

Pass 11 Feb 2013 5,075 miles

Rear Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

rear brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 27 Oct 2010 3,308 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 3,308 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?

Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
47,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6,210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3,809
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2,327
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 2,314
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 2,123
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FJ56 RYD is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 14,042 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ56 RYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 20 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FJ56 RYD registered?

FJ56 RYD is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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